On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 09:57:55 +0000, Oliver Elphick wrote: > > Suppose I go off for two weeks holiday? I'm the only one who can change > my system's kernel, but I leave it on because it is the gateway for > everyone else. The day after I leave, some idiot publishes details of > this exploit and for 13 days my system is vulnerable, before I even hear > about the problem, let alone have the chance to fix it. > > There is not yet a Debian package of kernel 2.4.23, so anyone who can't > downgrade to 2.4.18 must fetch his own kernel source and build it; which > may be beyond the abilities of many of those who are vulnerable.
Excellent example :) -- ....................paul "I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]